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The Girl of Hrusch Avenue

The Powder Mage (short fiction)
by Brian McClellan
The Girl of Hrusch Avenue (The Powder Mage (short fiction)) by Brian McClellan
★ 7.50 / 2
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A short story.

Vlora is an orphan living at a boarding school as a ward of the state. Even at her young age, she already has enemies: the Bulldog Twins, Baron Fendamere, and her own headmistress. When a strange man offers to buy her, Vlora runs away and takes to the roofs above the gunsmithies of Hrusch Avenue. It is there that she meets a boy named Taniel and begins a friendship that will change her life forever.

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FantasyEpic FantasyHigh Fantasy
Release date: June 2013

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Brian McClellan

Brian McClellan

Brian McClellan's work stands at the intersection of the epic and the gritty, where magic and warfare collide, and human ambition comes at a high cost. As the creator of The Powder Mage series, McClellan blends elements of traditional epic fantasy with a unique focus on firearms, military tactics, and political intrigue. This fusion creates a world that feels both familiar and revolutionary, where gunpowder meets sorcery in an explosive mix that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

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Born with a deep love for history and an eye for intricate world-building, McClellan draws on his passion for both the fantastical and the historical to craft narratives that resonate with fans of complex plots and compelling characters. Raised in the United States, McClellan's early exposure to fantasy came through the works of iconic authors like J.R.R. Tolkien and George R.R. Martin, but it was his own experiences in writing that led him to develop his signature style: one that mixes military strategy, personal conflict, and magical systems in a way that feels fresh and innovative.

McClellan's Powder Mage series, which introduces readers to an empire on the brink of collapse, features a world where magic is as much about power and control as it is about raw energy. The series is beloved for its morally complex characters, particularly the antiheroes who navigate the brutal political landscapes with cunning and force. It’s a world where nothing is ever truly black or white, and where the line between right and wrong is as volatile as the powder kegs fueling the war.

Through his work, McClellan has been praised for his ability to bring magic and politics to life in ways that feel personal, immediate, and dangerously unpredictable. Each installment in the series delves deeper into the cost of war, the intricacies of loyalty, and the price of power. His books don’t just tell stories—they ask readers to think critically about the world they’re immersed in, to question authority, and to ponder the difficult choices that define our own lives.

A fan of exploring new worlds and complex systems, McClellan continues to evolve as a writer, expanding the universe of The Powder Mage while also branching into other genres. With numerous accolades and a growing fan base, he remains one of the most exciting voices in modern fantasy.

When not writing, McClellan can be found playing games or immersing himself in the world of history and storytelling. As he puts it, "The world is full of untold stories, and I’m here to tell as many of them as I can."

The Powder Mage (short fiction)

Chronological order:

  • Forsworn: Occurs about thirty-five years before Promise of Blood.
  • Servant of the Crown: Takes place immediately after the events in Forsworn but before the epilogue.
  • Murder at the Kinnen Hotel: occurs twenty-two years before the events in Promise of Blood.
  • Hope's End: About nineteen years before Promise of Blood.
  • The Girl of Hrusch Avenue: Ten years before Promise of Blood.
  • The Face in the Window: About two years before Promise of Blood.
  • Return to Honor: Between Promise of Blood and The Crimson Campaign.

The Powder Mage (short fiction) consists of 8 total books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Main series The Powder Mage Universe

The Girl of Hrusch Avenue (The Powder Mage (short fiction))
★ 7.50 / 2
Hope's End (The Powder Mage (short fiction))
★ 8.00 / 1
Forsworn (The Powder Mage (short fiction))
★ 6.00 / 1
Servant of the Crown (The Powder Mage (short fiction))
★ 7.50 / 2
Murder at the Kinnen Hotel (The Powder Mage (short fiction))
★ 7.50 / 2
Return to Honor (The Powder Mage (short fiction))
Unrated
In the Field Marshal's Shadow: Stories from the Powder Mage Universe (The Powder Mage (short fiction))
Unrated
Ghosts of the Tristan Basin (The Powder Mage (short fiction))
★ 7.00 / 2


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